Sep

The fall season

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER 2000

The fall season, for me, always brings with it an awareness of the harvest time. The biblical statement “as you sow, so you shall also reap” has a very special connotation for me at this time of year. So, I have been spending some time in quiet contemplation, being an objective witness to the seeds that I have sown, becoming accountable for what has flourished in my garden. This year my garden looks better than it ever has. Throughout the year I worked real hard to remove any remaining rocks and stones from the soil. In doing so, I released many of my beliefs about obstacles and limitation that would prevent me from the type of harvest that I really desired. I also was vigilant in weeding this year, making sure that my judgments, doubts and fears wouldn’t choke off the seeds and young plants that I wanted to nourish and see grow.

I added into the fertilizer equal amounts of joy and laughter. I watered it with a solution of faith and trust.

I am sitting right now in the beauty of my garden and saying, “It is good Though, I am very pleased and thankful with the appearance of my garden I know that there is still work to be done. In realizing that my garden is just a metaphor for the consciousness of my soul, I have begun to ask my objective witness how I can experience all the potential that my garden holds. Here are some of the answers that I have received so far:

I needed to expand my consciousness of Joy and Laughter. In doing so I would release any remaining beliefs about hardship and struggle. I was reminded that the Spiritual path was one of love and peace, but it was up to me to choose for it.

I needed to step more fully into my Integrity. I was asked to stop accepting situations, opinions, and behaviors that did not reflect fully who I am or what I believe. I was gently reminded that every seed that went into my garden had the same potential for growth.

I was asked to live Courageously and not be concerned with how others perceived my beliefs.

I was asked to live in the energy of Adventure rather than perceived security and predictability.

Through my faith in the Universe to support me on my path I would experience a greater opportunity to “know” that I am supported

I was asked to expand my Willingness to experience love, because it is only through this experience that I could understand my connection with God/ the Universe.